Blog: Roofing

You may save money now, but how much will you pay in the long run? The use of subcontractors in the shingle roofing industry is pretty standard. There are three main reasons for this, and each reason impacts the three parties of a roofing project in different ways.

When choosing a new roof for your home, you must take into consideration many factors, including the climate and weather conditions in your area, the desired lifespan of the roof, the cost of roofing materials and your own aesthetic preferences.

Not sure if a Stone Coated Steel Roof is right for your home? Here are some of the many benefits of a Gerard Stone Coated Roofing System. An Investment Above the RestThe initial cost of installing a Gerard Stone Coated Steel Roof may be more than with other roofing materials.

While most homes in the Windy City are topped with asphalt shingles, in Chicago, metal roofing is a practical alternative to this more popular material in more ways than one.

Cedar shake roofing is a traditional type of a roof building material that has been used for hundreds of years. It comes in two varieties, shingles and shakes. A shake is much thicker than a shingle and is split to reveal the uneven natural grain of the wood on the face.

One of the most important parts of your roofing system Underlayment is the waterproof material that is installed on your roof deck and below your shingles. Some people think that underlayment is only installed to keep the roof watertight until the shingles are installed.

Interview by IlliniosHome.com Tell us a little bit about your company and its foundationMy dad “Stan” started the company in 1967 after a tornado ripped through the Oak Lawn suburb of Chicago. He started roofing in the 1950′s after he moved to Chicago from Sault Ste Marie Michigan.